NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY IS OPEN FOR 2024 APPLICATIONS

Located at North West is the The North-West University, the only university in the province. NWU is committed to to providing qualify education. The NWU offers more than just an education: it offers people a place in the world. Academically, students benefit from great choice and flexibility, enabling them to discover their potential and start preparing for their careers.

NWU CAMPUSES 
Potchefstroom campus
Mahikeng campus 
Vanderbijlpark campus

NWU FACULTIES

The NWU has eight faculties and the NWU Business School offers a huge variety of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications through contact and distance learning. These faculties are:

• Economic and Management
• Sciences
• Education
• Engineering
• Health Sciences
• Humanities
• Law
• Natural and Agricultural Sciences
• Theology
• Unit for Distance Learning

The NWU’s Unit for Distance Learning (UDL) is the second largest provider of open distance learning programmes in South Africa.

In addition, the unit delivers the University Preparatory Programme (UnivPrep ), a one-year programme for prospective students who do not meet the minimum requirements for degree studies.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN APPLYING AT NWU 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 

In order for your application to be considered, please upload the following supporting documents. If the application is incomplete, it may be declined by the University:

• grade 11 final results (final results only)
• copy of your matric certificate - if you have already passed matric.
• Applicants who are currently upgrading their grade 12 results, will only be considered after the improved results are presented to the NWU.
• Completed undertaking form
• Copy of your ID

APPLICATION FEE

No application fee is required when applying at North West university 

NWU OPENING AND CLOSING DATES 
Open date: 01 April 2023
Closing dates:
Non-selection courses: 31 August 2023
Music: 31 August 2023 - Also apply for an audition before the closing date
Graphic Design: 31 August 2023
Engineering: 31 August 2023
Occupational Hygiene: 31 August 2023
Urban and Regional planning: 31 August 2023
All other selection courses: 30 June 2023

STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO APPLY AT NWU 

HOW TO APPLY ONLINE
Step 1: Go to the online application platform https://vssweb.nwu.ac.za/aaa-webclient/StudentWebLoginWin.do#/top
Click on New application
Click on Create new student number and complete all the fields
Allocation of a student number does not mean that you have completed the application process. 
Go through all the steps below to ensure that your application is complete and that it reaches nwu.

Step 2: Log in with a student number and pin you created.

Step 3: Complete all the required fields. Use the yearbooks to obtain more information about the qualifications, modes of delivery and curricula.

Step 4: Upload supporting documents and make sure that the documents you submit are certified and scanned.

Step 5: Submit application and ensure that you press the Submit application button when you have finished. Incomplete applications will not be processed by the University.

MORE ABOUT NWU 

NWU VALUES 
ethics in all endeavours
academic integrity
academic freedom
freedom of scientific research, responsibility, accountability, fairness, transparency, and embracing diversity.

Student Life
Student life at the North-West University consists of extracurricular programmes in arts and culture, sport, student leadership, residence life, student media, health, and psycho-social support. These programmes are known for their diversity, relevance, and impact on the student community.

Students have access to a variety of programmes, services and opportunities to develop as well-rounded individuals who are innovative, socially responsible and seek to positively contribute to their communities and society.

Residence and Accommodation

The North-West University offers a wide range of high-quality accommodation on and off-campus. Residential Services is responsible for the smooth operation of the residence complexes on each of the NWU campuses in Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark.

The residence environment is safe, secure, hygienic, and well maintained, complementing the university’s teaching and learning spaces and adding to the enjoyment of the student experience.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION LINKS

Click here to apply (new application) 

Click here to apply (readmission)